Positions

Position trapping the opponent's arms using the legs, leaving them vulnerable to strikes or submissions

Position where the legs are used to control the opponent from the bottom without interlocking them

A dominant position where the practitioner is on the opponent's back with hooks in

A controlled position where the practitioner sits atop the opponent's torso

A variation of half guard where the knee is used to shield against the opponent's advance, creating a 'Z' shape with the legs

An advanced mount position where the practitioner's legs form an 'S' around the opponent's torso to increase control and submission options

A defensive guard position where the practitioner controls one of the opponent's legs with their own legs, often as a last line of defense in guard retention

A grounded position where one knee is up and the other is down, providing stability and mobility for guard passing

A guard position where the practitioner uses their shin directly against the opponent’s shin to manage distance and setup sweeps

Dominant ground position applying pressure with the knee on the opponent's torso

Ground position where one leg is controlled by the opponent's legs

Guard position using hooks with the feet inside the opponent's thighs

Defensive ground position where the practitioner tucks their limbs to protect against attacks

Ground position where legs are wrapped around the opponent's body with feet locked

Half guard variation where the practitioner is deeply under the opponent

Dominant ground position

Control from the bottom